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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | BBC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
WPI | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
WPI | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 57% | ||
Campus |
WPI | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 552 students)
WPI vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or BBC?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 88.6% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at WPI than Clarks Summit University ($56,000.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than WPI ($16,176 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 126.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($7,300 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 36.8% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($27,059 vs. $19,782)
WPI vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at BBC (3.31)
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or BBC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between BBC and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Clarks Summit University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $48,900 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/